Social Monitoring Report

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Project Number: 47229-001 May 2017 Period: July 2016 – December 2016

IND: Uttarakhand Emergency Assistance Project

Submitted by

Project Implementation Unit, UEAP - Tourism (Garhwal), Dehradun

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Contents

I. Project Fact Sheet .4

1. Introduction .. .5

2. Need of the Subproject ..5

3. Objective of the Subproject .5

4. Impact and Outcome 6

5. Output .. .6

6. Project Beneficiaries ..6

7. Sub project Summary & Implementation Status ..7

8. Land Acquisition and Involuntary Resettlement .12

9. Indigenous Peoples .12

10. Gender Issues ..13

11. Public Consultation .13

12. Grievance Redress Mechanism 14

13. Photographs of Public Consultation ...15

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ABBREVIATIONS

ADB Asian Development Bank

AP Affected Person

CBO Community Based Organization

CREDA Centre for Rural and Ecological Development

DSC Design and Supervision Consultants

EA Executing Agency

FGD Focus Group Discussions

FHH Female Headed Household

GoI Government of India

GoU Government of Uttarakhand

GRC Grievance Redressal Committee

GMVN Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam

KMVN Kumaun Mandal Vikas Nigam

IA Implementing Agency

IP Indigenous Peoples

IR Involuntary Resettlement

PMU Program Management Unit

PIU Program Implementation Unit

LA Land Acquisition

NGO Non-Government Organizations

PIU Project Implementation Unit

RoW Right of Way

RF Resettlement Framework

RP Resettlement Plan

R&R Resettlement & Rehabilitation

SC Schedule Caste

ST Schedule Tribe

TRH Tourist Rest House

UEAP Uttarakhand Emergency Assistance Program

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I. Project Fact Sheet

Brief Summary of Project

Funded by Asian Development Bank

Loan No 3055- IND

Package No. UK/UEAP-T(KMVN) /NTL/01& 02 (R2),

UK UEAP-T(GMVN)/DDN/03 to 09

Subject Semi Annual Social Safeguard Monitoring Report for

the construction of FRP, LGFS and Hybrid Huts in 5

districts of Uttarakhand

Duration January 2016 to June 2016

Districts Bageshwar, Pithoragarh, Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag &

Chamoli

Implementation Agency Project Implementation Unit- Tourism , Uttarakhand

Executing Agency State Disaster Management Authority, Uttarakhand

IR & IP Category C ( No Impact)

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1. Introduction

The Uttarakhand Emergency Assistance Project (the project) envisages rehabilitation and

reconstruction of state roads and bridges including urban roads, tourism infrastructure

(including construction of trekking routes), urban water supply and construction of helipads

which were devastated due to unprecedented cloud bursts, incessant rains, major floods, and

landslides in the upper valleys during 15-17 June, 2013. Some major pilgrimage centres in

the districts of Rudrarayag, Chamoli, Uttarkashi Bageshwar and Pithoragarh were affected

seriously. It is anticipated that the project will provide economic and social revival from the

disaster in Uttarakhand state. One of the components is rehabilitation and reconstruction of

Tourism assets of above mentioned five districts of Uttarakhand.

The Uttarakhand Emergency Assistance Project for Tourism (UEAP) targets enhanced

economic growth and provision of livelihood opportunities for local communities through

tourism infrastructure development with a focus on preservation and development of natural

and cultural heritage and incidental services. The Program supports the state of Uttarakhand

to develop the tourism sector as a key driver for economic growth.

2. Need of the Sub Project

The subproject of Tourism has been taken up for the reconstruction and restoration of the

damaged tourism assets of the Uttarakhand. Proposed subprojects would strengthen state s

coping mechanism and help in reviving tourism in Uttarakhand. Construction of

environmentally sustainable, affordable accommodation for tourists with eco-friendly

material would help in bridging the gap in the shortage of accommodation during the tourist

season. The sub-project would ensure the provision of affordable yet safe accommodation to

tourists at various destinations in the form of LGFS/FRP huts which are aesthetically and eco-

friendly designed, taking into consideration the natural landscape of the area. These

accommodation facilities coupled with toilet facilities would encourage tourists to stay at

most frequented locations.

Reconstruction/Redevelopment/Strengthening/Restoration of the assets of tourism has

become imperative to provide better and safe accommodation facility to the tourists /pilgrims

of Chardham yatra and livelihood opportunities for local communities with a focus on

preservation and development of natural and cultural heritage and incidental services.

3. Objectives of the subproject

The program objectives are:

• To provide livelihood opportunities for local communities through tourism

infrastructure development, with a focus on preservation and development of natural

and cultural heritage and incidental services.

• To revive the interest and faith of the tourists/pilgrims in Uttarakhand tourism after

the calamity of June 2013.

• To boost up the economy of the Uttarakhand region as tourism is one of the major

sources of revenue in Uttarakhand.

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4. Impact and Outcome

The subproject is expected to increase the tourist inflow, generate employment opportunities

for young people and for people interested in surrounding villages. As tourism activities

increase, there will be more opportunities for development of retail trade, restaurant and

entertainment options, transport services and this will generate more income. It provides

opportunities for the residents of nearby villages to interact with other people, lifestyles and

cultures. Overall, improving basic infrastructure and services will definitely attract people

and provides a rich experience for tourists, economic benefits to the local people and support

to the reserve.

5. Outputs

The outputs of the Program are:

1. Improved basic urban infrastructure and services at tourist destinations and attractions.

2. Improved connectivity

3. Enhanced quality of natural and cultural attractions

4. Greater participation by local communities in tourism-related economic activities

5. Strengthened capacity of sector agencies and local communities for planning,

development, management, and marketing of tourist destinations and attractions

6. Project Beneficiaries

The primary beneficiaries would be the communities of the affected districts in the State and

the tourist visiting Char-dham shrines that would benefit from the increased accommodation

capacity of the region and improved accommodation facilities for tourist/ pilgrim. Despite

increased accommodation facilities for tourist, it would generate indirect employment for the

locals. Through strengthening of environmentally sustainable tourism support infrastructure,

the project has the potential to benefit the entire State of Uttarakhand.

7. Sub-Project Summary and Implementation Progress of the Sub-Projects

The Uttarakhand Emergency Assistance Project for Tourism (UEAP) targets enhanced

economic growth and provision of livelihood opportunities for local communities

through tourism infrastructure development with a focus on preservation and

development of natural and cultural heritage and incidental services. As tourism

activities increase, there will be more opportunities for development of retail trade,

restaurant and entertainment options, transport services and this will generate more

income. It will provide opportunities for the residents of nearby villages to interact with

other people, lifestyles and cultures. Overall, improving basic infrastructure and

services will definitely attract people and provides a rich experience for tourists,

economic benefits to the local people and support to the reserve.

Under this project the damaged tourism assets are being reconstructed so that the

interest and faith of the tourists in Uttarakhand Tourism can be revived and the

economy of the state which is mostly dependent on the tourism can be invigorated. This

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project mostly belongs to Char Dham Yatra Route and Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Route.

It is divided in total nine packages in which package 1 and 2 are in Kumaun region

which is being implemented by Tourism Project Implementation Unit- KMVN (Kumaun

Mandal Vikas Nigam) Nainital and rest 7 packages are in GMVN (Garhwal Mandal Vikas

Nigam) which are implemented by GMVN Dehradun.

Package 1 covers Pithoragarh district in which 100 FRP huts in 17 locations have been

proposed and package 2 covers Bageshwar district in which 45 FRP huts at 9 locations

are proposed to be constructed as FRP Huts.

Package 3 covers the Uttarkashi district, at 6 locations in which total 21 hybrid huts are

to be constructed. Package No. 4 covers the Rudraprayag District, where only one sub-

project location is proposed in which total 8 Hybrid huts are to be constructed at

Kanakchauri. Package No. 5 covers the Chamoli District, where 5 sub-project locations

are proposed in which total 32 Hybrid huts are to be constructed. In Package No. 6

constructions/reconstruction of Tourism Assets are proposed in Rudraprayag District.

Total 84 LGFS huts, 1 MPH, 1 MDH and 4 Night Shelters are to be constructed at 6

locations of Rudraprayag District. Package No. 7 contains the Rehabilitation and

Restoration of existing Tourist Rest houses at 6 locations of Rudraprayag District.

Package No. 8 contains the Renovation and up gradation of damaged assets at 10

locations of Chamoli and Uttarkashi districts. Package 9 contains Renovation &

Upgradation of additional damaged Tourism Assets in Chamoli & Uttarkashi District at

11 existing sites in line with Package no. 08. The details of these subprojects are

summarized in the following table 1 to 3.

Project Progress of Package-1 and 2

District Pithoragarh Package No.1 - [UK/UEAP-T (KMVN)/ NTL/01 (R2) Proposed

Huts- 100

Package 1 covers two blocks Dharchula and Munsiyari of district Pithoragarh. Both

blocks situated in the route of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra & Milam Glaciar Track Route.

In this package there are 17 sub projects sites and where 100 FRP Huts are proposed to

be constructed. The construction work for all 17 sites has been started. The progress of

sites is given in Table-1.

Table -1: Detail & Implementation progress of location

S.

N.

Block Construc

tion of FRP in Pithorag

arh

Land

Status

No of

Huts sanctioned

Land

Available

Work progress Remark

1 Dharchula Gunji Tourism

Depart

10 2000 10 huts has been installed Furniture reached at site

Work is stopped due to snow fall and routes are

blocked

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2 Budi (Chhiyala

k)

ment 10 1400 4 FRP huts has been constructed Furniture

reached at site Toilet work is under progress

As per requirement 4 FRP huts has been

installed remaining huts have been approved by ADB on 25/04/2016 for

the other subproject location in the SAR. No requirement for

remaining FRP huts at site

3 Kalapani 9 2400 Plinth work of 9 Huts

completed FRP huts reached at site for installation

Work stopped due to bad weather condition and route blocked

4 Nabhidha

ng

10 1000 10 FRP Huts installed.

Furniture reached at site Toilet work is under progress

5 Narayan

Ashram

5 2000 5 FRP huts has been installed

Furniture reached at site

6 Malpa (Lamri)

7 400 7 FRP Huts installed Furniture reached at site

Toilet work is under progress

7 Gala

Government Land

5 600 4 FRP huts completed with Door Windows and retaining

wall Furniture reached at site

As per requirement 4 FRP huts has been

installed remaining huts have been approved by ADB on 25/04/2016.

No requirement for remaining FRP huts work stopped due to

bad weather condition.

8 Kutti

Tourism

Department

5 1000 Plinth work of all huts

completed

work stopped due to bad weather condition

9 Burfu

5 650 Plinth work of all huts

completed

10 Dugtu 5 1000 All FRP huts have been

installed

11 Bedang 5 1000 Site inaccessible

12 Balling

5 600 All FRP huts have been

installed

13 Munsiyari Ghangar 5 1150 Plinth work has been completed

14 Martoli 5 1000 Plinth work of all huts completed and Huts have been carted at site

15 Ralam 5 1000 Plinth of huts and toilets completed

16 Sirkha Leased 6 570 FRP Huts have been installed.

Furniture reached at site

17 Tola Leased 5 1200 Plinth of huts and toilets completed

Package-No 2-[UK/UEAP-T (KMVN)/ NTL/01 & 2 (R2) Bageshwar District 45 Huts

proposed

Package 2 covers Kapkot block in district Bageshwar. This block is situated on the trek

route of Pindari Glacier. There are total 9 sub-projects where 45 FRP huts are proposed

to be constructed. The construction work at all sites has been started. The progress of

location/site details are given in table-2.

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Table -2: Detail & Implementation progress of location

S.N Block Construction

of FRP in

Bageshwar

Land

Status

No of

Huts

sanct

ioned

Land

availab

le

Work progress Remark

1

Kapkot

Supi

Owned by Tourism

Dept.

5

1200 5 huts with toilets have been

installed

2 Jhooni

5

400 5 Huts and 3 toilets have been

installed

Sanitary work is in progress

3 Badiyakot

5

400 5 Huts and 3 toilets have been

installed

4 Pindari Phurkiya

5 400

3 Huts have been

installed

Only 3 FRP huts will be constructed as per

requirement. remaining huts have been approved by ADB on

22/03/2016. Work stopped due to bad weather condition

5 Jaikuni 5 400

5 Huts and 3 toilets have been installed

RR dry wall work is in progress

6 Sorag 7 400

7 Huts 3 toilets have been installed

Water line work is in progress

7 Baccham Tok

Dhakuri 5 400

5 Huts and 3 toilets have been installed Ground

levelling and RR dry wall work is also completed

Finishing work is in progress

8 Teek

Donated

5 600 5 Huts and 3 toilets have been installed

Dannama Land, DDR and SAR approved by ADB

9 Sorag Tok

Dhoor 5 500

5 Huts and 3 toilets have been installed

approach and water line work is also completed

Dannama Land, DDR and SAR approved by ADB

In this duration the following SAR have been prepared and submitted to ADB for

approval-

1. Supply and Installation of Solar Street Light and Solar Water Heater.

2. Supply and Installation of Sewage Treatment Plan

3. Supply and Installation of Furniture, kitchen equipment and utensils.

4. Supply and Installation of Reverse Osmosis Water Purifier system

5. Rehabilitation and modernization of Tourism Assets in Disaster Affected Districts Bageshwar & Pithoragarh

Table 3: Implementation Progress Package 3 to 9 of GMVN

Package 3 covers the 6 locations of Uttarkashi whereas package 4 covers the one site of

Rudraprayag District and package 5 is in Chamoli district having 5 locations. In these all the

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three Packages, Hybrid huts are being constructed on the other hand package 6 of Rudraprayag

district having 6 locations LGFS Huts are being constructed. Package 7 is basically

Rehabilitation and Restoration of Tourist Rest Houses in Various Locations at Rudraprayag

District and package 8 is Renovation and up gradation of damaged tourist assets in Chamoli

and Uttarkashi District. In the same way package 9 is Renovation & Upgradation of additional

damaged Tourism Assets in Chamoli & Uttarkashi District (Kaleshwar, Aadibadri, Gopeshwar,

TL Badrinath & Yatri Niwas Badrinath-500 bed in Chamoli District and Purola, TRH- Barkot

Annexy, TL Barkot, TRH Syanachatti, TRH-Hanumanchatti & TRH Maneri in Uttarkashi

District.

Till the end of December 2016 civil works on all the 7 packages of Garhwal has been started.

Package 3, 4, 5 and 6 are construction of new huts (Hybrid & LGFS) at different locations of

Rudraprayag, Chamoli and Uttarkashi. In rest 3 packages (Package no 7, 8 and 9) there is only

the work of renovation and restoration in existing TRHs. No any social issue envisaged on any

of the sub-project started so far. In Garhwal out of 18 sites work on the entire site is in

progress. In package no 6, (two sites Guptkashi and Gaurikund) construction of one LGFS hut

at each of the site has been completed and made available for the use of tourists. In Package no.

7 and 8 & 9 works of renovation and restoration has been started. In package no. The detail of

implementation progress of package 3-9 is given in the following table no 3.

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Table no. 3

S .no Location (District)/ type of

Huts

Package No. Land

ownershi

p

No of Huts Physical Progress

1 Package no. UK UEAP-

T(GMVN)/DDN/03 includes

the construction of Hybrid

Huts in 6 towns of

Uttarkashi such as Purola,

Barkot, Raithal, Barsu,

Harshil and Phoolchatti,

UK UEAP-

T(GMVN)/DD

N/03

Tourism Total no of

blocks are13

having 21

rooms on 6

sites of

package -03

72% physical work has been completed

and works on all the sites are still under progress. No social issues envisaged as the

construction of the huts are within the premises of the GMVN. During field visit it is observed that locals are satisfied. In

some of the sites local expressed that

during pilgrimage season we will get

benefitted financially as well as culturally.

2 Package no. UK UEAP-

T(GMVN)/DDN/04 includes

the construction of Hybrid

huts at Kanakchauri in

Rudraprayag district

UK UEAP-

T(GMVN)/DD

N/04

Tourism There are 2 blocks having 8

rooms on one

site of package

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Kanakchauri is a very beautiful place in Rudraprayag district. It on the foot of the

hill where Kartik swami temple is situated.

It is a place where tourists use to go in all

the season. 60% physical work has been completed on this site. Locals are supporting the work of the UEAP as

according to them it will help them enhancing the cultural as well financial

conditions.

Package no. UK UEAP-

T(GMVN)/DDN/05 includes

the construction of Hybrid

Huts in 5 towns of Chamoli

such as Pandukeshwar,

Lohjung, Auli, Joshimath,

Deval

UK UEAP-

T(GMVN)/DD

N/05

Tourism

In Chamoli there are total 8

blocks including 32

rooms at 5 sites in different towns.

In Chamoli total 77% physical work has been completed and remaining work is

under progress. During public consultation pamphlets has been distributed to the

community to make them aware about the project activities. After knowing the work of UEAP the community responded

positively and revealed that how they will get benefitted by this project after

completion.

4 Construction/Reconstruction

of LGFS structures at 6

locations in Rudraprayag

District. It is all under

Package no. UK UEAP-

T(GMVN)/DDN/06 and the

locations are Tilwara, Jakholi,

Sonprayag, Triyuginarayan,

Gaurikund & Guptkashi

UK UEAP-

T(GMVN)/DD

N/06

Tourism

In Rudraprayag

there are total

84 rooms in 21

blocks

including 1

MPH, 1 MDH

and 1 night

shelter at 6

different

locations.

In Rudraprayag district work is under progress at total 6 locations. The work of huts at two sites in this package that is

Guptkashi and Gaurikund has been completed and handed over to the

department on June 2016. The department

earned total Rs. 315000 and Rs.66330

from Guptkashi and Gaurikund

respectively during the Pilgrimage

season (July, Aug, Sep and Oct 2016).

As a whole only 62% work of this package has been completed so far.

5. Rehabilitation and

Restoration of Tourist Rest

Houses in Various Locations

at Rudraprayag District in

Tilwara, Jakholi, Guptkashi,

Rampur, Trituginarayan and

Gaurikund.

UK UEAP-

T(GMVN)

/DDN/07

Already

Existing

TRHs

As it is a work

going on the

already

existing 6

TRHs of

Rudraprayag

District.

As Rudraprayag is the most effected district during the disaster of June 15 to

17, 2013, the tourism assets also got damaged. So many TRHs were merged within the Mandakini river and some were

partially damaged which needs to be restored. For restoration 6 sites of

Rudraprayag has been taken into consideration. As renovation /restoration work is in the existing TRHs which are

within the premises of GMVN, there is no any issue to the local community.

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6 Renovation and up gradation

of damaged Tourism Assets

in Chamoli and Uttarkashi

District in Joshimath Old,

Guchar, Karnprayag,

Gairsain, Joshimath New

Nandprayag, Pipalkoti, Hotel

Devlok Badrinath and

Uttarkashi

UK UEAP-

T(GMVN)

/DDN/08

Already

Existing

TRHs

It is a work of

Renovation &

up gradation at

already

existing 10

sites. Out of

which 8 Sites

at Chamoli & 2

Sites at

Uttarkashi.

Chamoli and Uttarkashi are the two districts besides Rudraprayag in Garhwal

region which were badly damaged during the disaster of June 2013.Disaster also

affected the tourism as well as tourist guest houses which needs to be renovated. All the work of Renovation and Up gradation

is in the existing TRHs which are within the premises of GMVN and without

creating any issues.

7.

Renovation & Upgradation of

additional damaged Tourism Assets in Chamoli &

Uttarkashi District (Kaleshwar, Aadibadri, Gopeshwar, TL Badrinath &

Yatri Niwas Badrinath-500

beded in Chamoli District and

Purola, TRH- Barkot Annexy, TL Barkot, TRH Syanachatti,

TRH-Hanumanchatti & TRH Maneri in Uttarkashi District) in line with Package no. 08.

UK/UEAP-

T(GMVN)/DDN/09/LOT

C1/C2/C3/C4/ C5/U1/U2/U3/U4/U5/U6

Renovatio

n and Up gradation

of exiting TRHs

It is a work of

Renovation & up gradation at

already existing 11 sites. Out

which 6 Sites

at Chamoli & 5

Sites at Uttarkashi.

The contracts of all 11 lots have been

awarded on 07.09.2016 and notice to proceed has been issued on 28.10.2016 for

8 out of 11 lots. Work is being started. As all the work is on the existing TRHs there is no social issue.

8. Land Acquisition and Involuntary Resettlement

The subproject Tourism does not entail any permanent land acquisition and resettlement. Efforts have

been made by the engineering team to minimize the resettlement impact by considerable design as all

the implementation activities under this subproject will be confined to the existing place only. Most of

the works will be undertaken within the existing campus of GMVN & KMVN except four sites of

KMVN that is Teek, Sorag Tok Dhoor, Sirkha & Tola. Out of four sites two are leased land two are

donated land.

The DDR for the same has been submitted to ADB on 22nd

July 2016 and got the approval on August

11, 2016 from ADB. All the above four land is a barren land. There was neither any construction work

on the land or used as agricultural purpose by the owners of the land. They provided their land after

understanding the project and its benefits. As they are well aware about the tourism activity and its

benefits they donated their land to the department. They were involved there in the tourism activity as

guide, porter and restaurant owner etc.

As it is an implementation phase, no social impact has been seen so far. Therefore, it is proposed that

works are carried out in phases, so that disturbance could be minimized.

As per baseline survey conducted, there is no physical or economic, temporary or permanent, IR

impact. Under this sub project no person or community is being adversely affected, rather, the tourists

and local community will be benefited. Similarly, no land or asset acquisition is necessitated in this

sub-project. So people and communities will not be physically or economically displaced due to the

sub-project interventions.

9. Indigenous Peoples

In this subproject not a single household or person of indigenous community will be negatively

impacted. Instead, they will enjoy the same benefits as other people of the state i.e. the project will

help them in restoring their livelihood opportunities through increased tourist influx in the state. The

subproject is categorized as Category C for Indigenous Peoples and hence, no indigenous people

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plan (IPP) is required. However, an Indigenous Peoples Planning Framework (IPPF) is in place to

suggest mitigation measures for all negative impacts on indigenous people.

10. Gender Issues

The project will not have any adverse impact on status of women except some positive potential

employment scope. However, as a part of social due diligence, focused group discussions were

conducted with the women groups in the surrounding villages of the project site to create awareness

among them regarding developmental activities and their livelihood opportunities which are likely to

come up. Consultation will be a continuing activity during implementation of the project. The

implementing NGO has been conducting series of consultation meetings, focus group discussions

(FGD), particularly with females in community and labours employed in construction works etc, on

safety and security measures of employment opportunity, policy of equal payment for similar work by

male and female workers and on other similar issues. They are also conducting meeting and

consultations with community people on health and hygiene. They conducted awareness campaigns on

HIV/ AIDS and prepared and distributed IEC material on the same.

11. Public Consultation

Public consultation and information disclosure is an integral part of the social assessment process.

During the project formulation stage and preparation of DPR consultation were held with all the

stakeholders for incorporating their views. Considerable dialogue was held with the EA/IA during the

due diligence process and this will continue throughout the construction and implementation process.

The proposed sub projects will in fact bring lot of benefit to mass people in the urban centres of the

subproject area. Since the construction will be done mostly along on the GMVN/KMVN/Government

Land, so, there will be no need for additional land. But on four sites of KMVN private land has been

taken up in which land of two sites is donated and two sites is leased.

Public Consultation for the Awareness of Project for Tourism KMVN- Package1 & 2 -

Public consultation is a continuous process for the formulation and implementation of the

project. In this duration social expert and officials of KMVN have organized public consultation/

meetings at different locations of project. The objective of the public consultations was to build

capacity and enhance understanding of project to community, labours and contractors. They

also aware and sensitized them for health & hygiene, HIV/AIDs, equal wage for equal work under

GAP, core labour laws and use of PPEs for labours. One brochure has also been prepared in Hindi

language for the distribution among the community. Information boards are also being prepared

for sites by which community can aware about the project.

The brief description of the of consultations which have been carried out is given below in Table

no- 4

No of

Public

Consultati

ons (PC)

Date Venue Total

participants

Total number of

Women

participants

List Topics covered Remark

01 PC 15/11/2016

Patal

Bhubnes

war

5 01

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01 PC 15/11/2016 Bageswar 11 01

Information & Benefit of

project, awareness for GAP

GAP and Social Safeguards

Organized by officials of

UEAP,PIU-T,KMVN

01 PC 15/1/2016 Baijnath 11 00

01 PC 16/11/2016 Munsyari 06 0

01 PC 16/11/2016 Didihat 06 0

01 PC 23/11/2016 Jaikuni 07 0

01 PC 23/11/2016 Bacham

Tok

Dhakuri

07 0

01 PC 23/11/2016

Sorag Tok

Dhoor 08 0

Public Consultation of Tourism GMVN Package 3 to 8

Public consultation has been regularly organised on the different locations of the sub project by the

NGO or by the social expert. During public consultations project information has been dispersed to the

community to make them aware about the project activities and benefits which they will get in near

future after the completion of the project when the tourist influx will be there.

Along with public consultations NGO CREDA organises different awareness activities with school

children, teachers, local community including FPIUs, contractors and labours in order to make them

aware about safety and security measures, employment opportunity, policy of equal payment for

similar work by male and female workers, law against engagement of child labor, and other similar

issues. One disclosure brochure of each district of Garhwal has been prepared by NGO in Hindi

language for distribution among the community to make the community aware about the project (The

brochures are attached here with the report). They are also conducting awareness activities among

community people and labours on health and hygiene, HIV/ AIDS and prepared & distributed IEC

material on the same. During this reporting period they have covered different sites of Chamoli in the

month of October 2016, Uttarkashi in November 2016 and Rudraprayag in the month of December

2016.

12. Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM)

A robust and efficient GRM has been established to assist DPs/ community/stakeholders in resolving

their quarries and complaints at PMU level and a dedicated phone no for registering the grievances and

complaints from any stakeholders or individuals is also in operation. The dedicated no. is 0135-708376

and email-id is greivancepmu@gmail.com . The DPs/ APs can also register complaints/inquiry/

grievances online through the web link: www.ukdisasterrecovery.co.in.

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Photographs of Public Consultation at different sites

Didihat

Sorag tok Dhoor

Public Consultation at Gaurikund

Bacham Tok Dhakuri

Public Consultation and Gap Awareness at Gauchar Public Consultation at Uttarkashi

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